Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1436 2004 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1436 2004 vs Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 20 hp for the Alumacraft 1436 2004 and 25 hp for the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2013 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1436 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Fisherman 145 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 14,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1436 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1436
ModelFisherman 145
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam55 in
Beam73 in. (1.85 m)
Beam - Meters1.4
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches55
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail165 lbs
Weight - Detail580 lbs. (263 kg)
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kg263.08
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.58
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 10 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters4.52
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches178
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 - 20 in. (0.81 - 0.51 m) max to floor
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail67 in. (1.7 m)
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet14.83
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.070 in. (1.78 mm) bottom 0.065 in. (1.65 mm) side
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max20 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people3 persons
Maximum people4
Storagenot available
StorageBow Livewell: 13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity925 lbs. (420 kg)